Motion text
That this House notes with concern the devastating impact of covid-19 on the culture sector and its workers; is aware that Tate Enterprises Ltd is wholly owned by Tate Galleries and controls two separate businesses across the five Tate sites, namely Tate Commerce, which employs 296 staff working in shops, and Tate Eats, which employs cafeteria staff; notes that the Tate has been one of the most successful galleries for income generation, generating between 60 and 70 per cent of its own revenue; further notes that of all nationally-funded cultural institutions Tate has been one of the worst affected by the loss of income caused by ovid-19 due to its success at implementing Government policy; is alarmed that Tate Enterprise have estimated a £3.5 million loss for the remainder of the financial year and have embarked on an internal restructure which will result in 200 redundancies across all Tate sites; notes that workers affected are low paid with a significant number at risk coming from the BAME community; is concerned that Tate Enterprises are preparing to close down operations entirely in St Ives where Tate is one of the few large employers in a town already disproportionately hit by the covid-19 outbreak and tourist restrictions; welcomes the announcement of financial assistance for the culture sector but fears that current levels are inadequate to avoid further redundancies; and calls on the Government to work urgently with unions at Tate and other institutions to save jobs and this vital institution.
Signatures (20)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
8 July 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
8 July 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 July 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
9 July 2020
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
9 July 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
9 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Slaughter, Andy
Labour
Signed on
9 July 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 July 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2020
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 July 2020
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2020
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
Ali, Rushanara
Labour
Signed on
7 September 2020
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
11 February 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.